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KD56 ZFA

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

26,839 mi
Last recorded26,839 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD56 ZFA
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 26,839 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 26,834 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding calliper siezed . (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 25,354 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 24,650 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 23,110 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 22,988 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 22,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Both rear tyres unevenly worn thin inner shoulders -225/45 r18 W

Pass 18 Jan 2021 21,340 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 21,308 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2017 20,984 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2017 20,984 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 20,749 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 20,566 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 19,473 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 19,473 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 17,859 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 17,858 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 16,369 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 13,964 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Dec 2011 13,964 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 11,359 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 9,737 miles

bodywork has scratches

How Reliable is the Mazda RX-8?

Based on 304,386 MOT tests across 25,254 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
4,376
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
25,254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,515
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 8,979
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,531
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8,088
Anti-roll bar linkage fractured 6,762
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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KD56 ZFA is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2006 Mazda RX-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 46,349 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda RX-8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KD56 ZFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX-8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Mazda RX-8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KD56 ZFA is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 27 December 2006.

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